Bakery products deteriorate internally from the moment they cool. Moisture migrates from crumb to crust, accelerating firming. Oxygen trapped inside the porous structure and in the package headspace drives oxidation, color degradation and…

Across both industrial bread plants and smaller artisanal bakeries, dough dividers are performing the same critical task that has not changed for decades, but the conditions under which they operate have: doughs today are wetter,…

Digitalization has become a defining theme in food manufacturing, and nowhere is this transformation more visible—or more necessary—than in the field of food safety. Bakeries operating under increasingly stringent regulatory and retail…

Once seen mainly as a snack-forming technique, extrusion has quietly become one of the most versatile tools in modern baking. From pretzel sticks and filled nuggets to crispbreads, breadcrumbs, and better-for-you baked snacks, today’s…

As autumn trade shows set the rhythm of the season, the Equipment, Automation and Technology Show for Food and Beverage (EATS) — formerly known as Process Expo — opens its doors in Chicago with renewed energy and a broadened scope. The…

European Baker & Biscuit caught up with Raymond Nogael, President & CEO of Mecatherm, during this year’s iba trade show, to discuss the company’s strategic direction in the age of smart manufacturing. In a wide-ranging conversation,…

In modern large-scale bakeries, conveyor systems are foundational to both product quality and operational economy. From the bake-oven belt that comes into direct contact with the dough, to hygienic spiral belts and high-throughput vibratory…

Depositing equipment over the past decade has gone from simple batter portioning tools to digitally controlled precision systems capable of adapting to complex product profiles. As bakery operations—whether artisan, mid-size or…

Vacuum cooling has steadily gained a place in the spotlight of the baking industry for its ability to shorten cooling times, improve product quality, extend shelf life, and reduce space and energy demands. As bakeries increasingly face…

The baking industry, deeply rooted in traditional craftsmanship, is moving into a new era defined by digitalization and smart technologies. Leading software and process control providers such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, CSB-System, and…

The decision to invest in a turnkey production line versus assembling a line from standalone equipment is pivotal. Turnkey solutions, offered by a single supplier, encompass the design, installation, and commissioning of a complete…

Sustainable packaging has become a strategic imperative for the baking industry. Rising consumer expectations, combined with tightening regulations and ecological pressures, are prompting bakery manufacturers to seek out smarter, greener…

Ahead of the upcoming iba 2025, one of the world's premier trade fairs for the baking and confectionery industry, we sat down with Susann Seidemann, Exhibition Director of iba, to explore the key highlights and innovations that visitors and…

Imagine a production line where machines don’t just detect defects but learn to predict them before they happen. A world where every biscuit, cracker, and chocolate bar is scrutinized with superhuman precision—ensuring that only the best…

Modern bakeries face a unique set of challenges when it comes to filling products with diverse fillings. From perfectly injecting cream into donuts to dosing chunky fruit or fibrous ingredients into pastries and pies, the art of filling…

Bakeries, whether small artisanal shops or large industrial operations, face unique challenges in managing waste. From leftover dough and unsold baked goods to packaging materials and expired ingredients, bakery waste can have significant…

The modern bakery faces rising production costs and increasingly complex challenges such as tighter regulatory requirements, fluctuating raw material prices, and the constant pressure to improve efficiency. In this reality, industry…

Scoring—the deliberate incision of dough surfaces prior to baking—is an important process that influences both the aesthetic and structural qualities of the final bread product. This technique guides the dough's expansion during baking,…